Student (m/f/x) Project/Program Purchasing

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What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That’s what we’re passionate about at Magna Powertrain, and we do it by creating world-class powertrain systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex powertrain systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation.

Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Powertrain.

Job Responsibilities:

As a Working Student , you will have the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in an industrial environment while working up to 20 hours per week . In this role, you will support the Program Purchasing team and gain exciting insights into both strategic and operational procurement processes through your active involvement.

• Analyze procurement markets and prepare relevant market intelligence and information
• Support the development and implementation of commodity strategies
• Assist with supplier management activities
• Contribute to the evaluation and improvement of the supplier inquiry process
• Support the preparation and participation in supplier negotiations and contract agreements
• Help ensure budget targets are achieved in line with the business plan

Who we are looking for:

• Confident and professional personality with the ability to build trust and maintain strong relationships with suppliers
• Independent, structured, and excellent attention to detail
• Strong willingness to learn and a high level of motivation
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive attitude and a willingness to contribute to shared success

Your preferred qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economy, or related field (preferred over a purely technical background)
• Specialization in Supply Chain Management or initial internship experience in the field is an advantage
• Knowledge of SAP is desirable
• Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken

What you can look forward to:

• It is important to us to offer a fair and attractive remuneration package. The gross annual salary (for 38.5 hours ) according to the collective agreement of the automotive industry is at least € 2.698,59 [14x p.a.] for this position. Overpayment based on relevant experience and qualifications is common practice.
• In addition, we offer the following benefits: Work-Life-Balance: flexible working hours, 24/12 and 31/12 are free of work and no vacation days have to be consumed for this purpose , remote work to the extent of up to 40% of working hours, various paternal leave models
• Bonus and financial benefits: benefits via the works council (discounts, vouchers, subsidies)
• Health: sports and team events, health checks, support from fitness trainers, physiotherapists, and work psychologists
• Training and development: extensive training options, exciting internal development opportunities, attractive career paths (management career, specialist career)
• Work environment: canteen / food vouchers, state-of-the-art IT and work equipment, parking for two-wheelers, four-wheelers or electric vehicles , open corporate culture
• Work environment: canteen with freshly cooked meals, state-of-the-art IT and work equipment, parking for two-wheelers, four-wheelers or electric vehicles , open corporate culture
• This position is filled via a personnel service provider. It is therefore not a direct employment with Magna Powertrain GmbH.
• Any questions? Please contact Carina Ricko , T +43 664 804 44 23 79.
• Awareness, Unity, Empowerment: At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
• AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
• As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
• Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
• If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
• Worker Type: Supplemental Worker
• Group: Magna Powertrain